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Reducing Alcohol and Other Drug Use by Strengthening Community, Family, and Youth Resiliency

An Evaluation of the Creating Lasting Connections Program

Community Systems Research Institute, Inc. and University of Louisville

Ted Strader

Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc.

Michael Berbaum

University of Alabama

Denise Bryant

Community Systems Research Institute, Inc.

Gregory Bucholtz

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

David Collins

Tim Noe

Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc.

The Creating Lasting Connections 5-year demonstration project was designed to delay onset and reduce frequency of alcohol and other drug use among high-risk 12-through 14-year-old youth by positively impacting resiliency factors in three domains: church community, family, and individual (youth). Major program components included church community mobilization, parent/guardian training, youth training, early intervention services, and follow-up case management services. The program was implemented in multiple church communities in rural, suburban, and inner-city settings. The evaluation employed a true experimental design with three repeated measures over a I-yearperiod. Results showed that the program successfully engaged church communities in substance abuse prevention activities and produced positive direct effects on family and youth resiliency, as well as moderating effects on onset and frequency of alcohol and other drug use. Findings that are consistent with the program message and significant learnings are highlighted.

Journal of Adolescent Research, Vol. 11, No. 1, 36-67 (1996)
DOI: 10.1177/0743554896111004


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